Dharwad: The use of chemical-rich colors often ends the fun of Holi, the festival of colors. use for multiple people chemicals Colors in color are among the reasons they avoid enjoying the festival. However, in the last few years, increasing awareness among people has resulted in switching to fun people. organic color, In Dharwad, one of those driving the trend is eco-conscious artist Manjunath Hiremath, who is creating colors with vegetables, Fruit Peeled and rice flour as ingredients. In addition to being less harmful to the environment than these naturally made dyes, they’re also harmless on the skin, which means people can celebrate. Holi without fear.
Hiremath, a veteran of making eco-friendly Ganesha idols, was approached by his friends to make organic colors in liquid form, which can be used during Holi. “We used beet paste for red, spinach and mint leaves for green, coal for black and tamarind powder for yellow, to which we also added a little bit of pineapple juice. Rice flour was the common ingredient for all of these, as it acted as a coagulation agent. We prepared enough color for 50 people in Sampige Nagar, Kelegeri Road. The response from parents was particularly positive, who were relieved to know that their children were playing with safe colours,” he said.
Rajkumar Madiwalar, a businessman from Dharwad, was among those who played Holi with organic colors from Hiremath. “It doesn’t itch and doesn’t irritate. There’s always the fear of synthetic dyes harming our eyes and mouth. But these dyes are harmless, which means it’s also kid-friendly. It’s more to come. Will attract more people over the years,” said the prince.
Dundappa said that the color also washes off easily.
Hiremath said that on the eve of Holi, he started preparing colors for his neighbors and friends. “If we get information about the preservative, we can start preparing it 15 days in advance.
Hiremath said that he had demonstrated making organic dyes from vegetables and flour at JSS Central School. “Most kids were thrilled to play with these colors, and parents are encouraging them to enjoy too,” he said.
Hiremath, a veteran of making eco-friendly Ganesha idols, was approached by his friends to make organic colors in liquid form, which can be used during Holi. “We used beet paste for red, spinach and mint leaves for green, coal for black and tamarind powder for yellow, to which we also added a little bit of pineapple juice. Rice flour was the common ingredient for all of these, as it acted as a coagulation agent. We prepared enough color for 50 people in Sampige Nagar, Kelegeri Road. The response from parents was particularly positive, who were relieved to know that their children were playing with safe colours,” he said.
Rajkumar Madiwalar, a businessman from Dharwad, was among those who played Holi with organic colors from Hiremath. “It doesn’t itch and doesn’t irritate. There’s always the fear of synthetic dyes harming our eyes and mouth. But these dyes are harmless, which means it’s also kid-friendly. It’s more to come. Will attract more people over the years,” said the prince.
Dundappa said that the color also washes off easily.
Hiremath said that on the eve of Holi, he started preparing colors for his neighbors and friends. “If we get information about the preservative, we can start preparing it 15 days in advance.
Hiremath said that he had demonstrated making organic dyes from vegetables and flour at JSS Central School. “Most kids were thrilled to play with these colors, and parents are encouraging them to enjoy too,” he said.